Windows 8 Primer

[mouser]

Says BoingBoing: "Windows 8's new UI is elegant, minimalist and, for those used to the older versions, utterly baffling."]BoingBoing[/url]: "Windows 8's new UI is elegant, minimalist and, for those used to the older versions, utterly baffling."

Here's a guide to getting around it, focused on helping people find the stuff they are used to:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/28/3562172/windows-8-gestures-keyboard-shortcuts-tips-tricks-how-to-guide

[40hz]

I'd be more inclined to characterize somewhat differently it in its present stage of development.

How about: Windows 8's new UI is elegant, minimalist and utter BS. 

About the only thing I think they really got right was going with flat icons  - although they could have picked a nicer color palette.

[TaoPhoenix]

I'm disputing elegant!

I think it's the ugliest thing I have ever seen!

[IainB]

Just as long as FARR works OK in that OS...

[40hz]

Just as long as FARR works OK in that OS...

You know...that may just be what saves it for me.

[f0dder]

I think it's the ugliest thing I have ever seen!

IMHO the core forMErTRO design is elegant - but it's slightly ruined by the garish color palette, and moreso by allowing images on the tiles.